Dual function composite system and method of making same

US7889141B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Foster-Miller, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Brian Farrell · Troy, US
• John J. Gannon, Jr. · Sudbury, US
• Thomas Campbell · Concord, US
• Pat Coppola · Bedford, US
• Sean Gerald O'Reilly · Watertown, US
• Joseph F. Burke · Atkinson, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 28, 2006
• Grant date: Feb 15, 2011
• Expiry date: Jul 4, 2028

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A dual function composite system includes a first electronic subsystem, a second electronic subsystem, and a composite member between the first and second electronic subsystems. The composite member includes plies of fabric, and resin impregnating the plies of fabric. At least one ply of the fabric includes signal transmission elements integrated therewith and interconnecting the first electronic subsystem with the second electronic subsystem.